Morganite has a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale. Clean with warm water and mild soap. Ultrasonic cleaners are usually safe, but avoid steam cleaners due to sensitivity to heat. Morganite is renowned for its delicate pink to peach hues, exuding charm and elegance. This gemstone, part of the beryl family, is often associated with emotional healing and love. Morganite is a popular choice for engagement rings and other fine jewelry due to its soft color and durability.

Onyx has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. Clean with warm water and mild soap. Ultrasonic cleaners are safe, but avoid steam cleaners. Store out of direct sunlight to maintain shine. Onyx is known for its deep black color and smooth, glossy finish, though it also comes in other colors such as white and green. This stone is often used in cameo jewellery and sculptures due to its fine texture and durability.

Opals are delicate gemstones with a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. Clean with a damp cloth and avoid water. Store them away from heat sources and chemicals to avoid drying out and cracking. Opals are known for their striking play of colors, a phenomenon that occurs due to the diffraction of light through microscopic silica spheres within the stone. Each opal is unique and is admired for its vibrant and shifting colors, making it a popular choice for jewellery.

Pearls, created by oysters and mollusks, are fragile with a Mohs hardness of 2.5 to 4. Avoid cleaning with acids or ammonia. Use a soft cloth with mild soap and warm water, then dry with a soft cloth. For tough dirt, use a toothpick or blow it off. Never use heat or immerse in water. If worn on the skin, clean regularly as pearls are sensitive to sweat acids.

The gemstone Peridot has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, which is a fair to good toughness and could be worn in jewellery. Due to its hardness, we do not recommend cleaning it with an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. However, you can clean it with warm soapy water. Peridot is very sensitive to acids, so prolonged contact with acid perspiration can affect the gemstone. Rapid or unexpected heating can also cause the stone to break. Light cannot affect the gemstone.

Quartz has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. It can be safely cleaned with warm water and mild soap. Ultrasonic cleaners are usually safe, but avoid steam cleaners. Store out of direct sunlight to avoid discoloration. Quartz is one of the most common and versatile gemstones, available in many colors and forms, such as rose quartz, amethyst, and citrine.

Rhodolite, a variety of garnet, has a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. Clean with warm water and mild soap. Ultrasonic cleaners are usually safe, but avoid steam
cleaners. Rhodolite is cherished for its beautiful rose-red color, which can range from light pink to deep purplish-red. This stone symbolizes love and passion and is often
used in jewellery such as rings and earrings. Additionally, rhodolite is known for its clarity and sparkle, making it a popular choice among gemstone enthusiasts.

Ruby, like the Sapphire, falls under the Corundum family, so they both have the same hardness 9/10 on the Mohs scale. Because of this, they also have the same treatment. It is a gemstone with a low chance of splitting or breaking due to its hardness, which makes it ideal for everyday wear. Most ruby jewellery can therefore also be cleaned with ultrasonic and steam cleaners, but if you want to do it ultra-safe then it can also be done with warm water and soap.

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Sapphire is a hard gemstone rated 9/10 on the Mohs scale. This makes the chance of splitting and breaking low. This makes it an ideal gemstone to wear daily. Most Sapphire jewellery can be cleaned with ultrasonic and steam cleaners, but if you want to do it ultra-safe then it can also be done with warm water and soap.

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Spinel is a hard stone with a score of 8/10 on the Mohs scale. Because of this, there are many methods safe for cleaning this gemstone. Steam cleaners, ultrasonic machines as well as cleaning with soap and water are all safe. Spinel can change color when it undergoes heat treatment though, so be careful with this. To improve the apparent clarity a fracture treatment can be done, this is rarely done on this gemstone but can affect the ability with cleaning. If this is done, warm water and mild soap is recommended, as the other methods may cause additional fractures.

Tanzanite has a hardness of 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale, this is a fair to moderate hardness. Because of this, it must be worn with care and cannot be cleaned with ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaners. Warm water with mild soap is always safe though. Tanzanite is not resistant to high temperatures, sudden temperature fluctuations or harsh acids. Everyday condition, such as light, common chemicals and warmth, aren't a problem for daily wear of this stone.

Tiger eye has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. Clean with warm water and mild soap. Avoid extreme temperature changes and chemical exposure. Store out of direct sunlight to preserve the shine. Tiger eye is known for its distinctive chatoyancy, a shimmering effect resembling a cat's eye. This stone is often used in jewellery due to its unique appearance and is believed to offer protection and good luck to the wearer.

Topaz has a hardness of 8/10 on the Mohs scale, but despite its hardness is prone to splitting. This is why we advice to wear jewellery with this stone with caution. Be extremely careful when wearing it during vigorous exercise or extreme pressure. Cleaning with chemicals, steam cleaning and ultrasonic cleaning should be avoided, as topaz cannot withstand high heat and sudden temperature changes. Therefore, warm water and mild soap is the best option. The jewellery should also be stored in a jewellery box, as prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause it to fade.

Tourmaline has a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, which is a reasonable hardness. The gemstone has good resistance to light, but chemicals and heat can damage it. In fact, heat can change the color and sudden surges can cause breakage. Cleaning with ultrasonic cleaning and steam cleaners is not recommended, but you can clean your jewellery with warm water and mild soap.

Tsavorite is one of the most popular and expensive varieties of the garnet group. It has a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, because of this hardness it is stable to light and chemicals. But it can be attacked by hydrofluric acid. If you want to clean your tsavorite, you need to do it with warm soapy water which is always a safe option. We don’t recommend steam cleaning.

Turquoise is a porous stone with a hardness of 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale. Clean with a damp cloth and avoid water and chemicals. Store away from heat and moisture to avoid discoloration and cracking. Turquoise is known for its distinctive blue-green color and has been valued for thousands of years as a sacred and protective stone. It
is often used in jewellery and decorative artworks and is considered a symbol of wisdom and truth. Turquoise can change color over time due to exposure to the elements and skin oils, so care should be taken when wearing and storing it.